Vacancy in National Centre for Disease Informatics and Research

Applications are invited upto 5 p.m. Friday, 30^th March 2012 for the following 10 posts

This new permanent institute of ICMR has been commenced with the main objective of developing a national research database on cancer diabetes. CVD and stroke through recent advances in electronic information technology with a national collaborative network, so as to undertake aetiological, epidemiological, clinical and control research in these areas. The creation of this new centre is against the background of the work done under the National Cancer Registry Programme (NCRP) and the specific research activities that have gone into it since the commencement of the programme in 1982. The entire activity of the NCRP and the projects under it has been directed, monitored and executed by the Coordinating Unit of the NCRP located at Bangalore. This coordinating unit itself which is now located in a new ICMR premises will become the fulcrum of the NCDIR.

Over the years, the cancer registries have provided valuable internationally accepted scientific data on the incidence and patterns of cancer in these registry areas. This has helped to estimate the magnitude of the problem, identify priorities in cancer control, highlighted country and area specific topics for research and pointed out critical questions in clinical patient care in Indian settings. The cancer atlas project that was carried out under this programme while bringing into sharp focus the entirely different magnitude and pattern of cancer in the North East gave insights into the power and potential of the tool of Electronic Information Technology. The same principles that have gone into establishing the cancer research database will be helpful for setting research databases in Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke. However, all processes require in-depth analysis in the context of needs versus available tools with scope for easy change. Information Technology that includes electronic capture of data verification analysis and online reporting Involves extensive development of software application programmes and networking. This activity would constitute a major portion of the work to be undertaken by the new centre. Further information of the NCRP and the Mission/Function Statements of the NCDIR can be viewed on the websites www.ncrpindia.org. / www.ncdirindia.org

Scientist 'D' (Medical) (1 Post - UR) -in the Pay Band-3 of Rs. 15600-39100 + Grade Pay of Rs. 7600: Essential qualifications:(i) MBBS or equivalent degree recognized by MCI from a recognized University. (ii) Eight years R&D/teaching experience in Medicine/Surgery/P&SM, Pathology/Radiotherapy or equivalent in recognized institute(s) after obtaining essential qualifications (i) out of which at least 2 years in a managerial position to handle R & D Projects in a team effectively in a directing capacity. Desirable qualifications: (i) MD/MS in (Medicine/Surgery/P&SM, Pathology/ Radiotherapy) from a recognized University or MBBS with Master in Epidemiology/PH. (ii) Additional Post Doctoral Research/teaching experience in the relevant subjects in recognized institute(s). (iii) Knowledge of Computer Applications. Job requirements: To assist in developing and conducting programmes for research and training on different aspects of Cancer, CVD, Diabetes and Stroke along with other scientists in conducting research in thrust areas. The incumbent is expected to provide guidance on various medical aspects to the team of software programmers and statisticians for developing software applications programmes for generating scientific information and reports. The candidate is also expected to have a good knowledge on the application of epidemiological tools and patterns of patient care in control of Cancer, CVD, Diabetes and Stroke